The model 26-1040 provides preheated instrument gas for applications such as motor valves and pilot operated regulators, where freezing can develop. In the 26-1040, high pressure gas is heated as it passes sequentially through a Kimray 2000 psi drip pot, a Meco high pressure regulator and a Fisher 67 supply gas regulator. The drip pot and the high pressure Meco regulator are enclosed in a stainlesssteel case and are heated by a 1500 btu catalytic heater. The package includes a Fisher 912 regulator to provide fuel gas for the catalytic heater.
The table below shows options included with our most popular configurations, but Catco is always happy to configure a unit to your exact specifications. Just contact us and we will be glad to help.
| Model Number | Pipe Size | BTU/hr | Length | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70-044 | 1″ to 4″ | 3000 or 6000 | 14″ | 18 lbs |
| 70-045 | 1″ to 4″ | 6000 or 12,000 | 26″ | 24 lbs |
| 70-502 | 1″ to 6″ | 24,000 | 26″ | 70 lbs |
All of our 5000 series come with optional thermocouples and shutoff valves.
A quiet night in the field turned into a frozen nightmare by morning. A single regulator froze solid, halting flow and production — a reminder that in the oil and gas world, freeze-ups don’t wait for tomorrow.
At CATCO, energy resilience is the mission. Our goal at PBIOS 2025 is to educate the industry on freeze protection and reliable heating solutions.
Winter freeze-ups put regulators, valves, and meters at risk. Catco heaters and enclosures deliver reliable heat that keeps production and distribution systems flowing.
A quick guide to understanding BTU/hr and how Catco heaters use it to match the right size to your application—whether small enclosures or large Pipeline Packs.